chain of command; line of command; command structure; command system
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
contradiction; inconsistency
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to soothe and humor (humour); to coax
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to exceed (by a lot); to (far) surpass; to end; to cease; to stop
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
beyond imagination; unimaginable
general idea; concept; notion
armed might; military power; the sword; force
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
guard; sentinel; garrison
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
weak constitution; ill health
spirit; heart; disposition
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
the same rank; equality; apposition
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy